The Amity Affliction Drummer Injured Onstage at Warped Tour; Glass Cloud Drummer to Fill In

by | Jun 20, 2013

The Amity Affliction drummer Ryan Burt was injured during the band’s Warped Tour set in Portland the other day and will sit out the entire tour.

“A piece of his drumstick chipped off going right into his cornea which caused a cut and required immediate eye surgery,” the band said.

Chad Hasty of Glass Cloud will fill in for the remainder of the tour.

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